Taos Overview

An advanced skier's mountain with a distinct southwest charm. From a cost standpoint, a very attractive resort. Most common concern about Taos is the twenty mile span between the ski area and the town on Taos, where the majority of the dining and nightlife is found.

Featured Lodging:

Snakedance Lodge and Spa 4.5-stars.
Ski-In/Ski-Out

Taos, once known for its exclusivity to skiers, finally opened its terrain to all ski vacation enthusiasts.   Although strictly a skier only mountain since its inception, our clients who visit Taos almost unanimously praise the resort for it's character and overall value making Taos the hottest new destination for snowboarders.

Location

Northern New Mexico, near the southern border of Colorado. The nearest major airport is Albuquerque, 135 miles (2.5 hours) south of the resort. The drive to Taos is a quick shot up highway 25, connecting to 285. Shuttle service is limited, and a rental car is the preferred transfer type. It is an easy drive however.

The Mountain

Loved by advanced and expert skiers, though all levels enjoy plenty of terrain. 24% beginner, 25% intermediate, and 51% advanced/expert.

Taos has 2,612 vertical feet and 1,064 acres of terrain, serviced by eleven lifts. Annual snowfall is around 320 inches. Snow quality is extremely reliable January to late March - early season can be a bit of a risk.

No snowboarding is allowed at Taos.

The Town

The only 'knock' one hears about the town of Taos is its location; 19 miles from the ski area.

Among ski resort towns, the southwest-pueblo character of Taos is 100% unique. Taos could keep visitors busy with it's history alone, from an early Spanish colony in Mexico, a 19th century artisan 'camp', a hippie mecca in the 60's and 70's, and finally a world-renowned ski resort. The town maintains parts from all aspects of it's history. There are dining and nightlife options, but the museums and art galleries are the best known features of the town.

Lodging

More hotel/motel oriented than other 'condo-centric' resorts. Most of the rooms are found in the town of Taos, 19-miles from the ski area, and are quite affordable. Some larger, deluxe resorts are found part-way between town and the resort, and represent excellent values. There are some properties, including ski-in/ski-out, at the ski area - but expect to pay a premium.

Ski-In/Ski-Out